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SYN 1064 Diggs vs McCarthy PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Champ Johnson (ranked 978 p4p, 1913 weight class) and Julian Diaz (ranked 102 p4p, 199 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Can't Be Touched. Julian Diaz is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Champ Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Julian Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson slips a straight right by Diaz.
Johnson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Diaz. Diaz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diaz checks the leg kick.
As Johnson backs off Diaz throws a huge counter combo but Johnson manages to avoid it all.
Diaz throws a chopping leg kick but Johnson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Johnson throws a low kick, looking for Diaz's leg but Diaz calmly moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses.
Diaz misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Johnson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Diaz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Johnson checks it well.
Johnson blocks a leg kick.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Diaz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good exchange - Diaz coming out on top.
Diaz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Diaz scores with a nice head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Diaz just manages to avoid it.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Donk. Johnson catches Diaz right on the button with a cross.
Diaz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Johnson is out of range and Diaz settles back down.
Johnson catches Diaz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnson checks the leg kick.
A big left from Diaz misses.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Diaz scores with a nice head shot.
Johnson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Johnson has Diaz up against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Diaz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Diaz swinging wildly here.
Johnson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab lands there for Johnson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz.
Johnson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diaz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Diaz is looking to slow Johnson down with leg kicks.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Johnson misses.
Johnson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
As Diaz backs away, Johnson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Diaz looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it.
Johnson lands a really nice looking cross but Diaz seems unphased.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
Johnson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Diaz has time to react.
Diaz connects with a crisp jab.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
Diaz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnson.
Johnson clinches.
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diaz is looking to chop away at Johnson's legs.
Diaz wants to slow Johnson down by chopping away at his legs.
Johnson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Diaz sprawls and moves away.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Diaz throws a chopping leg kick but Johnson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Diaz misses with a straight right.
A low kick lands for Diaz.
Johnson checks the leg kick.
Johnson scores with a jab to the head.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
Diaz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Diaz drops his hands momentarily and Johnson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz cracks Johnson with an open hand slap.
Diaz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johnson misses the jab.
Diaz with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson slips under a jab from Diaz.
Diaz throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
Johnson scores with a shot to the body.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Johnson rushes Diaz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson walks into a straight right hand from Diaz.
Johnson blocks a leg kick.
Johnson is looking to counter punch.
Diaz lands a nice shot to the body.
Diaz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johnson throws a leg kick that misses.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson scoring well with a low kick there.
Diaz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That kick from Diaz tenderised Johnson's leg. Johnson is trying to keep his angry face on.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Diaz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johnson moves out of range of the leg kick from Diaz.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Champ Johnson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Diaz throws a solid leg kick but Johnson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Diaz.
Diaz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson slips a straight right by Diaz.
Johnson is looking to score with low kicks.
Johnson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diaz's hands.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diaz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Champ Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice cross by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Diaz in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diaz.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Diaz is able to avoid easily.
Diaz keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice straight punches there by Johnson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnson.
Diaz tries to work over Johnson's front leg with a kick but Johnson checks it.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Diaz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Johnson checks it well.
Diaz misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Diaz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Johnson takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Diaz lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily.
Nice straight punches there by Diaz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diaz.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz.
Diaz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Diaz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Diaz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Diaz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Diaz misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Johnson throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
Diaz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
A combination from Diaz does no damage.
Diaz throws a leg kick but Johnson moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson attempts a counter takedown but Diaz avoids it well and moves away.
Diaz wants to land a leg kick but Johnson is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Diaz throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diaz scores with a shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Diaz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Johnson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Johnson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Johnson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Diaz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diaz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Johnson scoring well with a low kick there.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
Diaz throws a low kick but Johnson moves out of range easily.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Diaz cracks Johnson with an open hand slap.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands with a right hand.
Diaz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Diaz wants to slow Johnson down by chopping away at his legs.
Johnson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Diaz scores with a kick to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Johnson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diaz throws a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Diaz misses.
A big left from Diaz misses.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Johnson swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diaz.
Nice defenses there by Diaz.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
It seemed like Diaz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Johnson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Johnson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diaz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
Johnson moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
Diaz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Diaz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnson on the side of the head.
Diaz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diaz. That did some damage!
Johnson cracks a nice hook into Diaz's ribs.
Diaz throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Diaz.
Johnson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diaz. Diaz obviously looking to wear him down.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick.
Johnson feinted with a counter takedown.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz tries to land a leg kick but Johnson saw it coming and moves away.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
Diaz misses with an uppercut.
Johnson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Diaz.
Johnson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Diaz throws a leg kick which misses Johnson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnson tries to avoid it.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Julian Diaz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Johnson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Diaz.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Diaz throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Diaz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Johnson checks it well.
Diaz takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Diaz staying out of range there.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson throws a low kick, looking for Diaz's leg but Diaz calmly moves out of range.
Johnson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Johnson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Diaz misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Diaz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Johnson throws out a powerful jab.
Johnson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Diaz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Johnson is out of range and Diaz settles back down.
Johnson jabs Diaz right on the nose. Diaz blinks but takes it well.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters circle momentarily. Diaz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Diaz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Johnson throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Diaz misses.
Johnson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Johnson tries to counter with a takedown but Diaz is quick to defend against it.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Johnson is looking to counter punch.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Diaz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Diaz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diaz misses with a straight right.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Diaz keeps it at a distance.
Diaz throws a solid leg kick but Johnson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Diaz.
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
Johnson throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice shot by Diaz.
The fighters circle momentarily. Diaz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Johnson slips under a jab from Diaz.
Diaz tried to score with a low kick but Johnson checks it.
Johnson is looking to counter the offense by Diaz and move into the clinch.
Johnson lands with a right hand.
Diaz throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
Diaz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diaz throws a chopping leg kick but Johnson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Diaz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson moves out of range of the leg kick from Diaz.
Diaz cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
Diaz lands a lovely overhand right.
Johnson lands a leg kick that knocks Diaz off balance momentarily.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Johnson moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
No joy there for Diaz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diaz misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Diaz lands with a cross.
Diaz looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Diaz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Diaz moved away.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot.
Diaz only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Diaz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Diaz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johnson. That did some damage!
Diaz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnson. Johnson obviously looking to wear him down.
A big left from Diaz misses.
It looked like Johnson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Diaz.
Diaz looks for the body kick but Johnson saw that one coming.
Diaz throws a front kick aimed at Johnson's knee but Johnson avoids it well.
A big right from Diaz misses.
Diaz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Diaz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnson thumps Diaz with a low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A shot to the liver by Johnson. Beautiful body shot.
A good leg kick by Johnson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Diaz misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Johnson tries to counter with a takedown but Diaz is quick to defend against it.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Diaz throws a push kick but Johnson slaps the foot to one side.
Diaz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Johnson.
Johnson defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson connects with a crisp jab.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson lands a nice shot that snaps Diaz's head back.
Johnson clinches.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Diaz.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Julian Diaz.
I think Diaz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Champ Johnson!
Champ Johnson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diego Macaco (ranked 581 p4p, 1294 weight class) and Waheed Saqqaf (ranked 26 p4p, 48 weight class). Macaco comes to the cage accompanied by Can’t Touch This. Saqqaf has chosen The Endless River - Eternal Insomnia as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Diego Macaco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Waheed Saqqaf!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Saqqaf misses
letting Macaco counter with a right hand.
 It looks like Waheed Saqqaf has been cut.
Macaco with the inside leg kick.
Macaco blocks a leg kick.
Macaco attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Macaco avoids a punch combination nicely.
Macaco connects with a jab.
Saqqaf throws a leg kick that is checked
and Macaco makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Macaco looks to land a left hand but Saqqaf moved out of range nicely.
Macaco misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Macaco.
We've been informed that Saqqaf has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Saqqaf throws a push kick but Macaco slaps the foot to one side.
Saqqaf throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Saqqaf takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saqqaf throws a head kick that misses
and Macaco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Macaco throws a right hand that misses
and Saqqaf counters with a right hand to the body.
Saqqaf throws a leg kick
and Macaco counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macaco connects with a solid leg kick.
Macaco sends Saqqaf crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Macaco is motioning to the referee to let Saqqaf up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 Saqqaf is rocked!
Saqqaf misses with a body punch
and Macaco counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Diego Macaco!
Our winner, Diego Macaco, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bethania Valverde (ranked 802 p4p, 650 weight class) and James King (ranked 68 p4p, 54 weight class). Valverde kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is LLAMAME YA. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bethania Valverde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 22 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, James King!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King is looking to clinch.
Valverde fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
King wants to counter with a clinch but Valverde pushes him away.
A slow jab from Valverde misses its intended target.
James King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King tries to clinch but Valverde moves out of range.
Valverde tries a head kick but it misses.
Valverde scores with a head kick. King tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Valverde lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Valverde throws a right and a left that both miss.
King thows a body kick. Valverde tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Valverde lands a head shot.
Valverde throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Valverde on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Valverde misses with a body kick.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! King crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Valverde - the referee stops the clock and King gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Valverde. King manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Valverde throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
King jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A clash of legs there as Valverde blocks the low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King slips a straight right by Valverde.
Valverde connects with a right hand. King shakes it off.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valverde manages to avoid it.
Valverde misses with a straight left.
Valverde tries a head kick but it misses.
Valverde takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Valverde keeps the fight on the outside.
Valverde swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
King misses with a body kick.
Valverde misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
King lands a high kick!
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valverde misses with an uppercut.
Valverde takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valverde. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
King has managed to clinch.
Valverde wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Valverde is defending well for now.
King working aggressively here.
King trying to land knees to the body.
Valverde blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
King is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Valverde is defending well for now.
King with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
King throws a knee to the head but misses.
King misses with a body punch.
Valverde pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Valverde. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Valverde.
Valverde avoids the head kick by King.
Nice defenses there by King.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valverde scores with a crisp jab that stopped King in his tracks.
Valverde throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
King throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Valverde.
King is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King wants to clinch up but Valverde keeps it at a distance.
Valverde swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A decent looking body kick lands there for King.
Valverde scores with a head kick.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice body punch from King.
Valverde throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King scores with a push kick.
King tries to clinch but Valverde is having none of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King lands with a kick to the temple. Valverde shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Valverde tries a head kick but it misses.
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valverde.
King tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valverde swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
King darts in and clinches Valverde up against the cage.
I was talking to Valverde's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
King has Valverde pressed against the cage, preventing Valverde from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Valverde takes a knee to the side of the body.
Valverde blocks a punch to the side of the head.
King tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Valverde avoids it.
King working aggressively here.
King tries to land knees in the clinch but Valverde avoids the damage to the body.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valverde's elbow.
King softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
King tries to land a knee to the head but Valverde blocks with his arms.
Valverde prevents a body shot from King.
King tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bethania Valverde will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Valverde's corner calls for a 1-2. Valverde obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
King throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
King dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Valverde. That did some damage!
King avoids the head kick by Valverde.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Valverde, as that shot connected.
King closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
King slips a straight right by Valverde.
King tries to counter with a clinch but Valverde shakes him off and moves away.
King is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Valverde rather than just go for the knockout.
A head kick misses from Valverde.
King misses with an attempted mid kick.
King uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valverde.
King throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
King moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
King throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valverde looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.
King scores with a sloppy right hand. Valverde should have avoided that one.
Bethania Valverde is winning the standup battle so far.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valverde throws a head kick but King moves out of range.
King throws a front kick aimed at Valverde's knee but Valverde avoids it well.
King closes the distance but Valverde moves to the side
and Valverde cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
King is looking to score with low kicks.
Valverde throwing a counter right hand but King manages to avoid it.
King slips a jab and a cross from Valverde.
A slow jab from Valverde misses its intended target.
Valverde tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Valverde slips a jab from King.
King takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Valverde tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Valverde misses with a hook.
Valverde misses with a straight right.
Valverde misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Valverde connects with a high kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for King.
King pushes Valverde up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valverde on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
King misses with a knee strike.
King lands a body shot in the clinch.
Valverde tries to break the clinch but King is controlling the position.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Valverde uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valverde will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
King scores with a knee to the head.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Valverde.
King has Valverde pressed against the cage, preventing Valverde from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Valverde breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Valverde.
Valverde throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valverde throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
King bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Valverde needs to keep his hands up - King had a free shot at his head there.
King tries to clinch but Valverde moves out of range.
King dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Valverde. That did some damage!
King misses with an attempted mid kick.
Valverde slips a jab and a cross from King.
King lands with a kick to the temple. Valverde shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Valverde drops his hands momentarily and King takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
King lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Valverde looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
Valverde pulls out of a head kick attempt.
King moves out of range as Valverde strikes.
King misses with a kick to the body
enabling Valverde to counter with a crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd cheers as Valverde lands an impressive looking overhand right. King doesn't seem phased though.
Decent striking displayed by King there.
King scores with a nice strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
A decent looking body kick lands there for King.
Valverde throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King misses with a straight left.
King just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromValverde.
King misses with a body shot.
King paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Valverde throws a series of punches but King moves out of range.
King scores with a head kick. Valverde tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
King misses with a few strikes there.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
King connects with a right hand. Valverde shakes it off.
Valverde misses the shot to the body.
King wants to counter the offense by Valverde and move into the clinch position.
Valverde throws a jab but it's blocked by King.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King lands a nice looking body kick.
Valverde slips a jab from King.
The fight stays on the outside here - King looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but James King will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Valverde's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
King changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Valverde misses the jab.
Valverde throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
King looks to land a combination but Valverde avoids it well.
King moves into range and clinches up with Valverde.
A frustrated look appears on Valverde's face as he tries to break the clinch.
King looking to throw knees to the head but Valverde is blocking nicely.
King throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Valverde blocks it with crossed arms.
King has Valverde pressed against the cage, preventing Valverde from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valverde wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but King has him pressed against the cage.
King lands with a short shot to the head.
King using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
King throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King tries to work over Valverde's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valverde managing to block the knees to the body from King.
King tries to land knees in the clinch but Valverde avoids the damage to the body.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valverde is trying to force a seperation but King has the dominant position.
Valverde tries to circle away but King has him pinned against the cage.
King using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Valverde has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
King tries to land knees in the clinch but Valverde avoids the damage to the body.
King misses with a knee to the head.
Valverde avoiding damage as King throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
King lands a good knee to the midsection. Valverde won't want to take too many of those.
Valverde blocks an uppercut.
Valverde pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Valverde looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by King. That's going to slow Valverde down.
King blocks a head kick by Valverde.
Valverde throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
King works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from King misses.
Valverde throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
Valverde looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
King cracks Valverde with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valverde loads up on a big right hand but King slips the punch.
Valverde throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by King!
Valverde tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Valverde.
King ducks under a wild hook from Valverde.
Valverde scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
King jabs at Valverde's body.
King fails in his attempt to clinch.
Valverde throwing a counter right hand but King manages to avoid it.
Valverde misses with a head kick.
King steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Valverde.
Valverde throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
King rushes Valverde and presses him up against the cage.
King softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
King is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Valverde wants to get back to striking at distance but King won't allow it.
James King seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Valverde controls his hands.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
King trying to land knees to the body.
King scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
King trying to land knees to the body.
King scores with a knee to the head.
 It looks like Bethania Valverde has been cut.
Valverde takes a knee right on the jaw!
King working aggressively here.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
King looking to throw knees to the head but Valverde is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
James King comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think King has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James King!
An out of breath and clearly excited James King thanked HELLBENT for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sultanbek Akhtankhanov (ranked 184 p4p, 876 weight class) and Yip Man Iii (ranked 24 p4p, 92 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sultanbek Akhtankhanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Yip Man Iii!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man Iii avoids the body shot from Akhtankhanov.
Man Iii flicks out a counter leg kick but Akhtankhanov steps away.
Akhtankhanov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Man Iii throws a hook but Akhtankhanov blocks it.
Man Iii with a nice calf kick.
Man Iii throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A decent looking cross lands there for Man Iii.
Akhtankhanov misses with a straight right.
Akhtankhanov lands with a good body shot.
An inside leg kick from Man Iii misses.
A low kick from Man Iii misses
enabling Akhtankhanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Akhtankhanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Man Iii throws out the jab.
A leg kick checked by Man Iii.
Man Iii looks to land a left hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range nicely.
Man Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akhtankhanov.
Man Iii blocks a jab.
Man Iii throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Akhtankhanov on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akhtankhanov scores with a nice head shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Akhtankhanov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping left.
Man Iii moves out of range as Akhtankhanov strikes.
Man Iii misses with a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Man Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the side of Man Iii's head but Man Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov checks the leg kick.
Man Iii has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Man Iii there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Akhtankhanov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Man Iii - the referee stops the clock and Akhtankhanov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Man Iii. Akhtankhanov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Akhtankhanov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Man Iii has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a right hand but Man Iii moved out of range.
Man Iii with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Akhtankhanov to score with a decent uppercut.
Man Iii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Man Iii takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Akhtankhanov with a nice calf kick.
Yip Man Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man Iii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Man Iii with a nice calf kick.
Akhtankhanov blocks a jab.
Akhtankhanov lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man Iii takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Akhtankhanov misses the jab.
Man Iii ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Man Iii blocks a jab.
Akhtankhanov throws a chopping leg kick but Man Iii manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Akhtankhanov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Man Iii rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Akhtankhanov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Man Iii looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man Iii tries to land a leg kick but Akhtankhanov saw it coming and moves away.
Akhtankhanov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man Iii.
Man Iii throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Akhtankhanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Man Iii.
Good standup being displayed there by Man Iii as he connects with a hook.
That kick from Man Iii tenderised Akhtankhanov's leg. Akhtankhanov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Akhtankhanov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Man Iii moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Akhtankhanov misses the shot to the body.
Man Iii moves away from the strike by Akhtankhanov.
Man Iii doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akhtankhanov takes a swing at Man Iii's ribcage but misses.
Man Iii is looking to slow Akhtankhanov down with leg kicks.
Man Iii moves out of range as Akhtankhanov strikes.
Man Iii will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Akhtankhanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Man Iii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Akhtankhanov tries a low kick but Man Iii avoids it.
Man Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Man Iii connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Good leg kick by Akhtankhanov.
Man Iii throws a nice looking combination but Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Akhtankhanov works Man Iii's body with a nice hook.
Man Iii tries to work over Akhtankhanov's front leg with a kick but Akhtankhanov checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man Iii checks a leg kick.
Man Iii buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Man Iii shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A left lands for Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov lands with a hook. Man Iii tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Good work by Akhtankhanov as he checks the leg kick.
A jab from Man Iii finds it's way through Akhtankhanov's defenses.
Man Iii misses with an uppercut. Akhtankhanov saw that one coming.
Akhtankhanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Man Iii is just out of range.
Akhtankhanov walks into a straight right hand from Man Iii.
Akhtankhanov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Akhtankhanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Akhtankhanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Man Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Akhtankhanov.
Man Iii throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Man Iii.
Man Iii throws a looping overhand right but Akhtankhanov ducks down to avoid it.
Man Iii throws a jab but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Man Iii falls off balance throwing a combination
and Man Iii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akhtankhanov checks a low kick from Man Iii.
Man Iii fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Akhtankhanov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Akhtankhanov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov lands a jab to the head.
Man Iii looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Man Iii misses with an uppercut.
Man Iii defending well as Akhtankhanov loads up on a big left hand.
Jab, jab by Man Iii - just one landing.
Akhtankhanov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Akhtankhanov misses the target.
No joy there for Man Iii, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Akhtankhanov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Man Iii's head.
Akhtankhanov lands a jab to the nose.
Man Iii buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Akhtankhanov misses with a straight right.
Jab by Man Iii.
Akhtankhanov with a hook.
Akhtankhanov throws a shot from downtown. Man Iii moves away and avoids it.
Man Iii listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping left.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Man Iii looks to throw the jab but Akhtankhanov is out of range.
Man Iii pivots, looking for a leg kick but Akhtankhanov is out of range and Man Iii settles back down.
Some wild striking there from Man Iii.
Man Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Akhtankhanov is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yip Man Iii will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Akhtankhanov with the inside leg kick.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akhtankhanov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Man Iii is out of range.
Man Iii throws a series of strikes that have Akhtankhanov backpedaling.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot.
Akhtankhanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Man Iii throws a hook to the side of Akhtankhanov's head but Akhtankhanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akhtankhanov avoids the body shot from Man Iii.
Akhtankhanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akhtankhanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Man Iii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Akhtankhanov.
Man Iii throws a right and a left that Akhtankhanov avoids nicely.
Akhtankhanov wants to land a leg kick but Man Iii is out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Man Iii.
Man Iii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut.
Akhtankhanov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Man Iii throws a hook to the side of Akhtankhanov's head but Akhtankhanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akhtankhanov throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akhtankhanov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Akhtankhanov checks a low kick from Man Iii.
Man Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but Man Iii avoids it easily.
Man Iii thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A slow jab from Akhtankhanov misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Man Iii.
Akhtankhanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man Iii.
A quick step to the side and Akhtankhanov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Man Iii moves out of range as Akhtankhanov strikes.
Man Iii fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Akhtankhanov is out of range.
Akhtankhanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Man Iii.
Akhtankhanov missing with a left hand there. Man Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Man Iii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws an overhand right that lands on Man Iii's shoulder, as Man Iii tries to avoid the shot.
Akhtankhanov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Man Iii at a distance.
Man Iii slips a straight right by Akhtankhanov.
A big right from Man Iii misses.
Akhtankhanov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Man Iii looks to land a right hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range.
Akhtankhanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Akhtankhanov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A nice leg kick from Man Iii, right into the meat of the thigh.
Man Iii throws a jab when Akhtankhanov was well out of range.
Akhtankhanov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Akhtankhanov slips a straight right by Man Iii.
Man Iii needs to keep his hands up - Akhtankhanov had a free shot at his head there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man Iii fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Akhtankhanov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Man Iii tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Man Iii misses with a two punch combination.
Man Iii misses with a looping right.
Akhtankhanov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut. Man Iii saw that one coming.
Man Iii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Man Iii throws a leg kick which misses Akhtankhanov's front leg but catches the back leg as Akhtankhanov tries to avoid it.
Man Iii tries to work over Akhtankhanov's front leg with a kick but Akhtankhanov checks it.
Yip Man Iii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Akhtankhanov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Akhtankhanov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab when Man Iii was well out of range.
Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a right hand but Man Iii moved out of range.
Akhtankhanov walks into a stiff left hand from Man Iii.
A low kick lands for Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a right hand but Man Iii moved out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Akhtankhanov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Man Iii has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Man Iii and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Akhtankhanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man Iii moves away.
Good work by Akhtankhanov as he checks the leg kick.
Man Iii misses with a hook.
Akhtankhanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Man Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Akhtankhanov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man Iii checks a leg kick nicely.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook. Man Iii ducked under it nicely.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Man Iii only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Man Iii.
Akhtankhanov tests Man Iii's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Man Iii jabs at Akhtankhanov's body.
Akhtankhanov missing with a left hand there. Man Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Man Iii throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Man Iii connects with a solid leg kick.
Akhtankhanov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Man Iii throws a leg kick but Akhtankhanov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The fighters circling - Akhtankhanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Man Iii slips a straight right by Akhtankhanov.
Man Iii throws the left hand but Akhtankhanov avoids the punch easily.
A leg kick checked by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov lands with a nice body punch.
A good leg kick by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Man Iii.
Man Iii tries a quick counter leg kick but Akhtankhanov is wise to it.
Akhtankhanov walks into a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but Man Iii avoids it easily.
Man Iii with the inside leg kick.
Man Iii thumps Akhtankhanov with a low kick.
Akhtankhanov throws a body punch but Man Iii moves out of range.
Man Iii gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Akhtankhanov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
An inside leg kick from Akhtankhanov misses.
Akhtankhanov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Man Iii doesn't seem bothered though.
Man Iii throws a nice inside leg kick.
Man Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akhtankhanov.
Man Iii attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Man Iii misses the shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov throws the left hand but Man Iii avoids the punch easily.
Man Iii checks a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov misses the shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man Iii stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Man Iii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akhtankhanov throws out the jab.
Man Iii misses with a straight left.
Akhtankhanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Man Iii.
Nice cross by Akhtankhanov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Akhtankhanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Man Iii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Man Iii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akhtankhanov needs to keep his hands up - Man Iii had a free shot at his head there.
Man Iii moves away from the strike by Akhtankhanov.
A big right from Man Iii misses.
Akhtankhanov cracks a nice hook into Man Iii's ribs.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a right hand but Man Iii moved out of range.
Akhtankhanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Akhtankhanov does it's job there.
Man Iii feints and then cracks Akhtankhanov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Akhtankhanov down.
Man Iii throws an overhand right that lands on Akhtankhanov's shoulder, as Akhtankhanov tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Akhtankhanov misses the target.
Akhtankhanov moves away from the strike by Man Iii.
Akhtankhanov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Man Iii lands the left hand.
Man Iii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akhtankhanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Man Iii is just out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Man Iii throws a looping overhand right but Akhtankhanov ducks down to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov throws the left hand but Man Iii avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Man Iii finds it's way through Akhtankhanov's defenses.
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab from Man Iii.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Man Iii.
A chopping leg kick lands by Akhtankhanov.
Man Iii connects with a solid leg kick.
Akhtankhanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Man Iii is just out of range.
Man Iii takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Man Iii blocks a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Man Iii slips a straight right by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Man Iii.
Akhtankhanov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Man Iii will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Akhtankhanov throws a series of punches but Man Iii avoids them all with ease.
Man Iii cracks Akhtankhanov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Man Iii takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Man Iii on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Akhtankhanov misses with a jab, cross combination.
That kick from Akhtankhanov tenderised Man Iii's leg. Man Iii is trying to keep his angry face on.
Man Iii blocks a jab.
Akhtankhanov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Akhtankhanov avoids the body shot from Man Iii.
Akhtankhanov cracks Man Iii with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man Iii scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Man Iii can pounce on him.
Akhtankhanov missing with a left hand there. Man Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Man Iii misses with a low kick.
Man Iii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akhtankhanov.
Man Iii wants to slow Akhtankhanov down by chopping away at his legs.
A combination from Akhtankhanov does no damage.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut. Man Iii saw that one coming.
Akhtankhanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Man Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a shot from downtown. Man Iii moves away and avoids it.
Man Iii digs a good hook to Akhtankhanov's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Man Iii misses the target.
Man Iii misses with an attempted mid kick.
Akhtankhanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Man Iii lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Akhtankhanov circles away quickly and effectively.
Man Iii thuds his right hand into Akhtankhanov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Akhtankhanov checks a leg kick nicely.
Akhtankhanov defending well as Man Iii loads up on a big left hand.
Man Iii changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Akhtankhanov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Man Iii.
Man Iii missing with a left hand there. Akhtankhanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Man Iii slips a jab from Akhtankhanov.
Sloppy strikes from Akhtankhanov. Those never looked like landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Akhtankhanov misses the target.
Akhtankhanov avoids the body shot from Man Iii.
Man Iii slips a jab from Akhtankhanov.
Man Iii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a front kick aimed at Man Iii's knee but Man Iii avoids it well.
Akhtankhanov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Man Iii.
Man Iii throws a solid leg kick but Akhtankhanov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Man Iii.
Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Akhtankhanov throws a body punch but Man Iii moves out of range.
Man Iii's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Man Iii duly obliges.
Akhtankhanov blocks the body kick.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook. Man Iii ducked under it nicely.
Akhtankhanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Man Iii.
Akhtankhanov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Man Iii.
Akhtankhanov lands the left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man Iii chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Man Iii throws a low kick but Akhtankhanov moves out of range easily.
Man Iii scores with the left hand. Akhtankhanov knows he should have avoided that one.
Man Iii takes one on the button.
Man Iii fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Akhtankhanov throws the left hand but Man Iii avoids the punch easily.
Man Iii scores with a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov tries to land a leg kick but Man Iii saw it coming and moves away.
Man Iii with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Akhtankhanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Man Iii throws out the jab.
Akhtankhanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Man Iii.
Man Iii blocks a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Man Iii is just out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Akhtankhanov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A chopping leg kick lands by Man Iii.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but Man Iii blocks it.
Man Iii throws a good cross that connects.
A slapping leg kick lands for Man Iii.
Man Iii takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yip Man Iii.
I think Man Iii has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anton Ilmarinen (ranked 236 p4p, 1857 weight class) and Master Petrov (ranked 12 p4p, 81 weight class). Master Petrov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Anton Ilmarinen's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anton Ilmarinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Master Petrov !
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrov looks to land a right hand but Ilmarinen moved out of range.
Ilmarinen lands a slapping body shot.
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but Ilmarinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ilmarinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ilmarinen throws a right and a left that Petrov avoids nicely.
Petrov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Petrov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ilmarinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ilmarinen takes a swing at Petrov 's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Petrov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Ilmarinen. Those never looked like landing.
A big right from Petrov misses.
Ilmarinen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Anton Ilmarinen has been cut.
Ilmarinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Petrov throws a jab when Ilmarinen was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ilmarinen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ilmarinen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Petrov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Petrov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ilmarinen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ilmarinen distracts Petrov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ilmarinen forces his way into half guard.
Ilmarinen working Petrov over with strikes.
Petrov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ilmarinen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Petrov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ilmarinen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Petrov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ilmarinen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen working Petrov over with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ilmarinen lands a nice short elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ilmarinen lands a nice short elbow.
Petrov is rocked!
Ilmarinen lands a big elbow - Petrov is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Ilmarinen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anton Ilmarinen!
A victorious Anton Ilmarinen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kodiyak Redd (ranked 307 p4p, 808 weight class) and Jerry Short (ranked 14 p4p, 35 weight class). Short has chosen Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kodiyak Redd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jerry Short!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Sano and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Short stuffs the takedown.
Short has a takedown stuffed.
Short misses with a takedown attempt
and Redd counters with a nice double leg into side control. Short won't be happy with that.
Short wants to control but Redd postures up.
Redd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Short keeps working.
Redd grinds an elbow into Short's temple.
Redd will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Short is trying to control Redd's posture but Redd avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Short keeps working.
Redd working the ground and pound from side control.
Short manages to work his way to half guard, despite Redd's best efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redd tries to pass to full mount but Short defends it.
Redd drops an elbow to the side of Short's head.
Short is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Redd connects with a nice short shot to Short's temple.
Short trying to hold on to Redd's head to control him but Redd postures up.
Redd lands strikes from half guard.
We've been hearing that Redd has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Short wants to get back to full guard.
Redd is working for a submission of some sort.
Short is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Short punching from the bottom.
Redd not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Short has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gold Samurai's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Short is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Redd scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ground and pound from Redd.
Redd is keen to just control but Short is a slippery customer.
Short has hold of Redd's hands but Redd slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Redd not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Short wants to control but Redd is keeping busy.
Short might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Redd haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redd seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Short is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Short is defending against the submission attempts here by Redd.
Redd trying to work for an americana but Short has managed to regain full guard.
Redd slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Short.
Redd scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redd lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Short trying to control here.
Redd working over Short with some ground and pound. Short looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Redd trying to control the action but Short is working from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Redd.
Short looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Redd drops an elbow to the side of Short's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Redd lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kodiyak Redd dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Short closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Short lands in his opponent's guard.
Redd is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Redd has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Short has passed into side control.
Redd manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Redd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Short can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Short tries to get to full guard but Redd has control of the leg.
Short looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redd tries to pass to full mount but Short defends it.
Short is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Redd is tapping! Great win for Short!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jerry Short!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zafir Farman (ranked 188 p4p, 862 weight class) and Luciano Ocampo (ranked 14 p4p, 70 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zafir Farman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luciano Ocampo!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ocampo misses with a jab to the body
and Farman makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ocampo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Farman manages to avoid it.
Luciano Ocampo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ocampo misses with a low kick.
Farman quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Farman misses with a body shot.
Ocampo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Farman misses the jab.
Ocampo just misses with a punch to the body.
Ocampo looks to land a left hand but Farman moved out of range nicely.
Farman thinks about countering with a body kick.
Ocampo lunges at Farman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Farman's hand.
Ocampo scores with a jab to the head.
Ocampo scores with a jab. Farman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheers as Ocampo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Farman doesn't seem phased though.
Farman swings widly with a right hand
and Ocampo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
 Farman is rocked!
Ocampo scores with the left hand. Farman knows he should have avoided that one.
Oh Farman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ocampo drops Farman with a big left hand! Farman is injured, injured bad! Ocampo jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luciano Ocampo!
After winning the bout, Luciano Ocampo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Balin Trollslayer (ranked 42 p4p, 86 weight class) and Torhte Finlayson (ranked 5 p4p, 3 weight class). Finlayson has chosen Scotland the Brave, Black Bear as his entrance music. Torhte Finlayson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 45 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Balin Trollslayer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 51 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Torhte Finlayson!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Trollslayer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Finlayson throws a looping overhand right but Trollslayer ducks down to avoid it.
Finlayson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Finlayson connects with a looping right hand.
Trollslayer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Finlayson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Trollslayer's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trollslayer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finlayson throws out the jab.
Trollslayer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Finlayson misses with a hook. Trollslayer ducked under it nicely.
Trollslayer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Finlayson.
Trollslayer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Finlayson throws a good cross that connects.
Finlayson misses with a looping right.
Trollslayer feinted with a counter takedown.
Torhte Finlayson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Finlayson lands with an uppercut that bounces Trollslayer off the cage and back into range.
Trollslayer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A left lands for Finlayson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Finlayson.
Trollslayer tries to counter with a takedown but Finlayson is quick to defend against it.
Finlayson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A telegraphed right hand from Finlayson misses the target.
Trollslayer attempts a counter takedown but Finlayson avoids it well and moves away.
Finlayson misses with a straight right.
Trollslayer attempts a counter takedown but Finlayson avoids it well and moves away.
Trollslayer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice jab there from Finlayson.
Trollslayer takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finlayson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Trollslayer defending well as Finlayson loads up on a big left hand.
Trollslayer drops down looking for a counter takedown but Finlayson sprawls and moves away.
Finlayson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Trollslayer blocks a jab.
Finlayson tests Trollslayer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Trollslayer ducks under a wild hook from Finlayson.
Trollslayer tries to counter with a takedown but Finlayson is quick to defend against it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finlayson connects with the punch.
Finlayson clobbers Trollslayer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Finlayson loads up on a big right hand but Trollslayer slips the punch.
Trollslayer tries to counter with a takedown but Finlayson is quick to defend against it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Finlayson misses with a looping right.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trollslayer staying out of range there.
Finlayson throws out a loose jab but Trollslayer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trollslayer attempts a counter takedown but Finlayson avoids it well and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Torhte Finlayson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Trollslayer walks into a left hand.
Finlayson throws an off balance right hand
and Trollslayer counters with a takedown into side control.
Trollslayer in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Finlayson regains half guard, as Trollslayer was trying to land strikes.
Finlayson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trollslayer throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Finlayson to regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trollslayer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Trollslayer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Finlayson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trollslayer.
Finlayson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trollslayer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trollslayer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Finlayson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Trollslayer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Trollslayer throws a big right hand that misses.
Trollslayer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Trollslayer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Finlayson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Trollslayer throws a big right hand that misses.
Trollslayer throws a big right hand that misses.
Finlayson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Finlayson seems keen to control Trollslayer's posture.
Trollslayer postures up and lands a big shot to Finlayson's brow.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Trollslayer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Trollslayer is fighting to break Finlayson's control of his arms but Finlayson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finlayson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Trollslayer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Trollslayer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Finlayson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trollslayer.
Trollslayer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Trollslayer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Finlayson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Finlayson wants to sweep here but Trollslayer controlling him for the moment.
Trollslayer throws a strike but Finlayson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Finlayson stands and throws Trollslayer's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Trollslayer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Finlayson off and has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trollslayer is trying to stick to Finlayson's back but Finlayson is turning into Trollslayer. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Trollslayer's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Finlayson.
Trollslayer throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Trollslayer keeping full guard, as Finlayson tries to pass.
Trollslayer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Trollslayer throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trollslayer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Finlayson is one step ahead there.
Finlayson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Finlayson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Balin Trollslayer dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Finlayson throws out a loose jab but Trollslayer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trollslayer feinted with a counter takedown.
Finlayson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Trollslayer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Trollslayer tries to counter with a takedown but Finlayson is quick to defend against it.
Finlayson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Trollslayer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finlayson throws out the jab.
Finlayson scores with a jab. Trollslayer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trollslayer slips a straight right by Finlayson.
Trollslayer walks into a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Finlayson.
Finlayson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Trollslayer tries to counter with a takedown but Finlayson is quick to defend against it.
Finlayson misses with a straight left.
Trollslayer tries to counter with a takedown but Finlayson is quick to defend against it.
Finlayson misses with a looping right.
Trollslayer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Finlayson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Torhte Finlayson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Finlayson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finlayson misses with a hook
and Trollslayer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Trollslayer.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Trollslayer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Finlayson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Trollslayer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Trollslayer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Trollslayer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Trollslayer stopping the sweep attempt from Finlayson.
Trollslayer throws a strike but Finlayson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trollslayer trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Finlayson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Trollslayer thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trollslayer trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Trollslayer wants to improve his position but instead Finlayson has moved into half guard.
Finlayson controlling the pace.
Trollslayer punching from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Trollslayer throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Finlayson content to control rather than advance.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Finlayson throws an overhand right that lands on Trollslayer's shoulder, as Trollslayer tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Torhte Finlayson really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Finlayson missing with a left hand there. Trollslayer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Trollslayer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Finlayson cracks Trollslayer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Trollslayer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Finlayson cracks Trollslayer with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trollslayer moves out of range as Finlayson strikes.
Trollslayer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Finlayson misses with an uppercut
and Trollslayer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Finlayson won't be happy with that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trollslayer lands a decent elbow from side control.
Check out the look on Trollslayer's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Trollslayer fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Trollslayer grinds an elbow into Finlayson's temple.
Trollslayer is putting a hurting on Finlayson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Finlayson is rocked!
Trollslayer cracks Finlayson with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Trollslayer immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Finlayson is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Trollslayer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balin Trollslayer!
Balin Trollslayer retains his super heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Rozhkov (ranked 19 p4p, 95 weight class) and Ryu Inhanamoto (ranked 5 p4p, 16 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Rozhkov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryu Inhanamoto!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Kenichi Hosakawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rozhkov throws a nice looking combination but Inhanamoto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rozhkov dives in for a single leg takedown but Inhanamoto sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rozhkov breaks the clinch.
Rozhkov moves forwards but Inhanamoto connects with a nice, crisp jab.
It looks like Alexander Rozhkov has been cut.
Inhanamoto throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Rozhkov.
Rozhkov gets a takedown into half guard.
Rozhkov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rozhkov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Inhanamoto to regain full guard.
Rozhkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rozhkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rozhkov throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rozhkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Inhanamoto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rozhkov throws a big elbow that misses.
Rozhkov cracks Inhanamoto with a solid left hand.
Inhanamoto keeping moving, preventing Rozhkov from controlling successfully.
Rozhkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rozhkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rozhkov trying to control but Inhanamoto is working from the bottom.
Rozhkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Inhanamoto can't keep his opponent in guard - Rozhkov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rozhkov is looking to take a break and control but Inhanamoto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inhanamoto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rozhkov.
Inhanamoto preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Rozhkov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Inhanamoto is looking to improve his position.
Inhanamoto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rozhkov.
Rozhkov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rozhkov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rozhkov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rozhkov is stalling here. Inhanamoto is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rozhkov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Inhanamoto has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rozhkov is looking to reverse the position.
Inhanamoto trying to control the action but Rozhkov is working from the bottom.
Rozhkov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rozhkov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at St Petersburg MMA Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Inhanamoto controls the position from side control.
Rozhkov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rozhkov prevents Inhanamoto from moving into mount.
Rozhkov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rozhkov is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Rozhkov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Rozhkov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rozhkov scores with a decent looking hook.
Rozhkov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rozhkov with the ground and pound but Inhanamoto uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Rozhkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rozhkov distracts Inhanamoto with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rozhkov cracks Inhanamoto with a solid left hand.
Rozhkov trying to control but Inhanamoto is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rozhkov wants to pass the guard but Inhanamoto is keeping the position.
Rozhkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rozhkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rozhkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rozhkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Inhanamoto can do to turn this around?
Rozhkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rozhkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rozhkov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rozhkov wants to pass the guard but Inhanamoto is keeping the position.
Rozhkov throws a big elbow that misses.
Rozhkov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Inhanamoto's head.
Rozhkov throws a big right hand that misses.
Rozhkov throwing strikes but missing.
Rozhkov throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rozhkov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rozhkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Inhanamoto. Rozhkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rozhkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Inhanamoto throws a lazy right hand but Rozhkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rozhkov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Inhanamoto's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rozhkov connects with a couple of short punches.
Rozhkov throws a strike but Inhanamoto rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Inhanamoto showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rozhkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Inhanamoto controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rozhkov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rozhkov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Inhanamoto preventing the sweep.
Rozhkov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rozhkov pulls Inhanamoto in close to prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rozhkov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Inhanamoto is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Rozhkov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Rozhkov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Inhanamoto moves into range and connects with a jab.
Inhanamoto lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Inhanamoto staying out of range there.
Donk. Rozhkov catches Inhanamoto right on the button with a cross.
Inhanamoto misses with a hook.
Rozhkov has his takedown stuffed
letting Inhanamoto counter with a right hand.
Inhanamoto slips under a jab from Rozhkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rozhkov shoots in and drives through. Inhanamoto sprawls well.
Inhanamoto looks to score with a jab to the body but Rozhkov is just out of range.
Nice jab there from Inhanamoto.
Rozhkov is rocked!
Inhanamoto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oh Rozhkov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Inhanamoto cracks Rozhkov with a left hook right on the temple and Rozhkov goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Inhanamoto lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Rozhkov is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryu Inhanamoto!
Ryu Inhanamoto is the new heavyweight champion!
A victorious Ryu Inhanamoto thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Willie Diggs (ranked 3 p4p, 36 weight class) and Cormac McCarthy (ranked 1 p4p, 4 weight class). Diggs comes to the cage accompanied by CHOSEN 1. This should be a great matchup!
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22 - 7 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Willie Diggs!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cormac McCarthy!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCarthy cracks Diggs with a good jab.
McCarthy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diggs.
McCarthy misses with a double jab
and Diggs counters with a right hand to the body.
Diggs misses the jab.
Diggs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCarthy.
Diggs is looking to counter with a body kick.
Diggs misses with a jab to the body
and McCarthy counters with a left to the body.
McCarthy walks into a jab.
McCarthy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diggs misses with an uppercut.
McCarthy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Diggs.
Jab, jab by Diggs - just one landing.
Diggs loads up on a big right hand but McCarthy slips the punch.
Diggs throws a hook but McCarthy avoids it easily.
Diggs looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy misses the body punch
and Diggs counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McCarthy thinking.
Diggs has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McCarthy finds it's way round the side to connect with Diggs's head.
Diggs works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McCarthy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diggs.
Diggs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And McCarthy tries to counter it with a takedown but Diggs pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Diggs lands with a cross.
McCarthy moves out of range as Diggs throws a body kick.
And McCarthy tries to counter it with a takedown but Diggs pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Diggs lands with a straight right. McCarthy didn't see that one coming.
Diggs throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McCarthy defending well as Diggs loads up on a big left hand.
McCarthy throws a jab when Diggs was well out of range.
Diggs lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from McCarthy misses.
Diggs scores with a jab to the body.
Diggs scores with a push kick.
Diggs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCarthy swings for the body but Diggs moves out of range.
McCarthy tries to bum rush Diggs with a series of wild strikes but Diggs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diggs works the jab nicely.
Diggs is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Diggs throws out a loose jab but McCarthy uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCarthy swings for the body but Diggs moves out of range.
Diggs was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diggs throws a lazy right hand but McCarthy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And McCarthy tries to counter it with a takedown but Diggs pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McCarthy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown but Diggs shows good takedown defense.
Diggs avoids the body shot from McCarthy.
Diggs is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Willie Diggs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCarthy stuns Diggs with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Diggs drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice body punch from Diggs.
Diggs gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McCarthy.
McCarthy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diggs manages to avoid it.
Diggs was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McCarthy just misses with a punch to the body.
McCarthy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McCarthy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McCarthy misses with a lunging right hand
and Diggs counters with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Diggs.
Diggs throws a body punch but McCarthy moves out of range.
McCarthy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diggs ducks right into an uppercut from McCarthy.
McCarthy with a poor takedown
enabling Diggs to counter with a crisp jab.
Willie Diggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cormac McCarthy.
Diggs throws a lazy right hand but McCarthy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCarthy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diggs throws out the jab.
Willie Diggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCarthy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Diggs finds it's way round the side to connect with McCarthy's head.
Diggs throws a hook to the side of McCarthy's head but McCarthy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diggs keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Diggs scores with a shot to the body.
Diggs lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Willie Diggs dominated that round.
That's time! Diggs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Diggs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but McCarthy might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Diggs has got the better of the exchanges.
Diggs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCarthy works Diggs's body with a nice hook.
Diggs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCarthy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diggs staying out of range there.
McCarthy staying out of range there.
Diggs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCarthy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Diggs rather than just go for the knockout.
McCarthy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A slow jab from Diggs misses its intended target.
Diggs cracks McCarthy with an open hand slap.
Diggs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCarthy can do to turn this around?
Diggs misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diggs moves away.
McCarthy misses with a wild body shot.
McCarthy throws a sloppy body shot
and Diggs counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Diggs throws out a loose jab but McCarthy uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCarthy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Diggs counters with a solid body kick.
McCarthy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A shot to the body from McCarthy misses
and Diggs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McCarthy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diggs.
McCarthy with the counter takedown but Diggs avoids it easily.
Diggs moves into range and connects with a jab.
Willie Diggs is winning the standup battle so far.
Diggs scores with a body shot.
McCarthy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy throws a lazy right hand but Diggs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diggs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diggs misses with a hook.
McCarthy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McCarthy tries for a takedown but Diggs circles away easily
and Diggs counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diggs misses with a wild body shot.
Diggs misses with a lunging right hand
and McCarthy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCarthy takes a swing at Diggs's ribcage but misses.
McCarthy has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
McCarthy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diggs.
Diggs misses with a lunging right hand
and McCarthy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McCarthy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Diggs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Diggs on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Diggs tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Diggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCarthy throws a big right hand that misses.
McCarthy throwing strikes from guard but Diggs blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCarthy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diggs is keeping the position for now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
McCarthy throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McCarthy looking to pass the guard.
McCarthy trying to control but Diggs is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diggs throws a body shot but no joy.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diggs but Diggs pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Diggs misses the shot to the body.
McCarthy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A swing and a miss from Diggs.
McCarthy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McCarthy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCarthy ducks under a wild hook from Diggs.
Diggs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Willie Diggs dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Diggs tries to bum rush McCarthy with a series of wild strikes but McCarthy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McCarthy with the counter takedown but Diggs avoids it easily.
McCarthy misses with a body shot
and Diggs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diggs looks to score with a jab to the body but McCarthy is just out of range.
Diggs has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McCarthy finds it's way round the side to connect with Diggs's head.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Diggs as he avoids it easily.
Diggs takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A slow jab from Diggs misses its intended target.
McCarthy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A shot to the body from McCarthy misses
and Diggs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy swinging wildly here.
Diggs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diggs jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
McCarthy looks to land a combination but Diggs avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy throws a big shot that misses.
McCarthy misses with a hook
letting Diggs counter with a right hand.
Diggs throws a half hearted mid kick.
McCarthy throws a body shot but no joy.
McCarthy misses with a wild combination.
A slow jab from Diggs misses its intended target.
McCarthy misses with a body shot
letting Diggs counter with a right hand.
Diggs misses with the body kick
so McCarthy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
McCarthy wants to pass the guard but Diggs is keeping the position.
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Diggs keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy controls from within his opponent's guard.
McCarthy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diggs works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Diggs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Diggs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Diggs keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy misses with a left hand
and Diggs counters with a left to the body.
McCarthy misses with a wild body shot.
Diggs appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McCarthy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Diggs throws out a loose jab but McCarthy uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCarthy throws a lazy right hand but Diggs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCarthy throws a body punch but Diggs moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Diggs.
A combination from Diggs does no damage.
McCarthy misses with a double jab.
Diggs misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy cracks a nice hook into Diggs's ribs.
Diggs throws a looping overhand right but McCarthy ducks down to avoid it.
McCarthy with the counter takedown but Diggs avoids it easily.
McCarthy misses with a looping left.
Diggs lands the left hand.
Diggs lands a head shot.
McCarthy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diggs was well out of range. Poor timing from McCarthy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diggs throws an overhand right that lands on McCarthy's shoulder, as McCarthy tries to avoid the shot.
McCarthy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Diggs counters with a straight right hand.
McCarthy throws a poor cross that misses
and Diggs counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Diggs.
McCarthy ducks under a wild hook from Diggs.
A nice side step and McCarthy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Willie Diggs clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Diggs scores with a kick to the midsection.
McCarthy avoids the body shot from Diggs.
And McCarthy tries to counter it with a takedown but Diggs pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McCarthy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McCarthy throws a body shot but no joy.
Diggs throws a body punch but McCarthy moves out of range.
McCarthy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Diggs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diggs scores with a jab to the jaw.
Diggs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCarthy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCarthy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Diggs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCarthy.
McCarthy with the counter takedown but Diggs avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggs lands with a hook. McCarthy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McCarthy falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Diggs counter with a right hand.
McCarthy looks to score with a jab to the body but Diggs is just out of range.
Diggs swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McCarthy throws a right and a left that Diggs avoids nicely.
A quick step to the side and Diggs tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCarthy darts in looking for a takedown but Diggs gets double underhooks and turns McCarthy into the cage.
Diggs defending well as McCarthy loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCarthy. Diggs does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Diggs wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McCarthy misses with a double jab.
Diggs misses with a body kick.
McCarthy misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some wild striking there from McCarthy.
McCarthy moves out of range of the body kick.
McCarthy scores with a jab to the head.
Diggs throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Diggs thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCarthy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Diggs throws a poor cross that misses
and McCarthy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCarthy shoots for a double leg takedown but Diggs sprawls well. He's pushed McCarthy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And Diggs counters with a quick kick to the body but McCarthy blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy walks into a straight right hand from Diggs.
Diggs scores with a punch to the head.
Diggs cracks a nice hook into McCarthy's ribs.
Diggs throws a half hearted mid kick.
Diggs misses with the body kick
and McCarthy counters with a single leg into guard. Diggs didn't expect that.
McCarthy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McCarthy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McCarthy throwing strikes but missing.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Diggs keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.
McCarthy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diggs is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Diggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
McCarthy misses with a looping left.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diggs bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McCarthy's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. McCarthy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Willie Diggs will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Diggs throws the left hand but McCarthy avoids the punch easily.
Cormac McCarthy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diggs swings widly with a right hand
and McCarthy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Diggs thinking.
McCarthy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diggs looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McCarthy has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Diggs.
Diggs misses with an uppercut.
Diggs loads up on a big right hand but McCarthy slips the punch.
McCarthy moves away from the strike by Diggs.
Diggs looks to score with a jab to the body but McCarthy is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy misses with a wild body shot.
Diggs swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McCarthy walks into a left hand.
McCarthy shoots and misses
and Diggs counters with a body kick.
McCarthy lands the left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggs scores with a jab to the body.
McCarthy throws a jab but it's blocked by Diggs.
McCarthy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Diggs fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McCarthy on the side of the head.
Diggs scores with a jab to the head.
Diggs misses with a shot to the body
and McCarthy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McCarthy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McCarthy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McCarthy scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCarthy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy misses with a lunging right hand
and McCarthy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCarthy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Diggs is fending him off so far but McCarthy persists. Nope, Diggs circles away and we're back to standing.
McCarthy is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
McCarthy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCarthy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McCarthy misses the shot to the body.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diggs sprawls well. Diggs wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McCarthy gets slowly back to his feet.
Willie Diggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cormac McCarthy.
Sloppy strikes from McCarthy. Those never looked like landing.
Diggs takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Diggs lands a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nice body punch from McCarthy.
McCarthy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diggs misses with a right hand
and McCarthy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Diggs thinking.
Diggs scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Diggs throws the left hand but McCarthy avoids the punch easily.
McCarthy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McCarthy goes for a double leg but Diggs avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Diggs continues to drive forward.
Diggs is looking to counter punch.
Diggs connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggs looks to land a right hand but McCarthy moved out of range.
McCarthy with the counter takedown but Diggs avoids it easily.
Diggs throws a good cross that connects.
McCarthy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McCarthy scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCarthy throws a right hand that misses
and Diggs counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McCarthy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Diggs misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Diggs.
McCarthy throws a sloppy body shot
and Diggs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Diggs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Willie Diggs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diggs, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 50:45
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willie Diggs!
Willie Diggs retains his middleweight title!
Willie Diggs decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Cormac McCarthy spoke after the fight, saying '“There is no God and we are his prophets.”
― Cormac McCarthy, The Road'.
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